Strung Out

Have you ever wondered what drives someone to addiction, especially when they seem to have it all? Discover the harrowing, true story of a teenager from a good home who spirals into a decades-long battle with heroin, and learn how the lies we tell ourselves can be the most dangerous drug of all. This raw and unflinching memoir takes you inside the secret life of a functioning addict. You'll uncover the psychological triggers behind substance abuse, the immense pressure of hiding the truth from loved ones, and the incredible strength it takes to finally choose recovery over a life built on deception.

Erin Khar is an internationally recognized writer and speaker on addiction and recovery whose work has been featured in The New York Times and The Washington Post. Having lived through a fifteen-year opioid addiction, she brings a uniquely powerful and compassionate perspective to the national conversation. Khar’s personal journey of survival and rebuilding her life informs her passionate advocacy for destigmatizing substance use disorder and championing the possibility of hope and healing for all.